Hogwarts: A little lion in the skin of the Eagle School

The trip ended successfully with John's marriage proposal.

After returning to London.

Hermione has a new ring on her finger, and she glances at it every now and then, a smile involuntarily spreading across her face.

John also shared the good news with both sets of parents and friends.

Everyone was happy for John when they heard that his proposal was successful.

His close friends even rushed over to congratulate him.

However, while they claimed to be offering congratulations, they were actually there to "interrogate" John about the details of his marriage proposal.

The parents of both sides arranged a dinner to celebrate the two children's happy marriage.

Throughout the entire process, Joel waved his little hands, making "ee-ya-ee-ya" sounds, and was also happy for his brother and sister-in-law's happiness.

Other friends also sent their blessings.

And so, John's graduation day arrived.

......

Early in the morning.

Screaming Shack

This secret base has been meticulously maintained by John and others over the past few years.

Now, most of the furniture has been taken away.

However, some of the items they added to this place are still preserved.

Two photos are hanging on the wall.

The first picture is a group photo of the four of them when they were in first grade, with Daju in the middle.

The second photo is a group photo of them before graduation. It's the same four people, in the same position, in the same pose. Even the orange cat was brought over by John from afar.

Unlike the youthful face in the first photo, the second photo shows a more mature and determined look.

But what they had in common was that they still had bright smiles on their faces.

Time flies.

"In the blink of an eye, we've all graduated."

The four sat on the carpet, looking at the two framed photos hanging on the wall and sighing.

The inscription under the frame reads: "To our friendship that will never fade."

"Hmph, I wonder who will be the next to discover this secret base?"

"Wouldn't you consider this a legacy we, as senior students, have left behind?"

Titus asked with a smile.

"I think it's Joel; that girl knows this place."

"She definitely has magical talent, and in ten years or so, she will be able to enroll in Hogwarts again."

John, standing to the side, smiled and predicted the next visitor.

"Who knows? Maybe someone will find this place again in a couple of years."

Ryan smiled and suggested another possibility.

John shook his head helplessly, his gaze falling on the photograph on the wall.

"No matter who it is, I think these photos can be preserved forever."

John had specially applied a permanent adhesive spell and a permanent protective spell to the two picture frames hanging on the wall.

When later visitors arrive here, they will see these two photos on the wall, as if silently telling a story of their youth.

Perhaps they will bring their friends and use this place as a secret base, leaving behind their own memories here.

And they hang up their own photos, generation after generation.

Until it covered the entire wall, it was like an endless scrapbook of youth.

"But we agreed that no one could reveal this secret; the younger students have to discover it themselves."

Ethan added from the side.

"Of course."

The group responded with smiles.

I just finished my graduation exams.

Their results are not yet available.

However, Ryan has already received a trial invitation from a Quidditch pro team.

Like the Quidditch team Ginny joined back then, it is one of the top teams in England.

Titus, on the other hand, had already found a so-called sinecure position in the Ministry of Magic.

Because he did well in his class on the protection of magical creatures, and because he was also interested in it, he decided to go to the Department of Magical Creatures Control.

But are there really any slack jobs in that place?

That's the second largest department in the Ministry of Magic, and it's notoriously busy.

Ethan plans to become a herbalist, and he has already secured a herbalist position at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Injuries, where he will cultivate various magical plants for the hospital's healing purposes.

Although it's not a glamorous profession like therapist, Ethan feels satisfied because he can do what he loves and help others.

As for John...

"John, you're not really planning to live off Hermione, are you?"

Titus, seeing that John still couldn't give a coherent explanation, chuckled and teased him.

"What are you saying? What are you saying?!"

"I do earn money, you know."

John immediately retorted with dissatisfaction.

"Ah, yes, yes, yes."

The three of them laughed in unison.

"So when are you planning to have your wedding?"

John successfully proposed to her during Christmas.

In name only, he and Hermione were already husband and wife.

They even went and got their marriage certificate.

However, they never had a formal wedding.

One is John, who hasn't graduated yet, and the other is Hermione, who is still striving for her beloved magical career.

But now John has graduated, and Hermione's career has entered a period of stable development.

You can hold a wedding anytime you want.

Hermione herself didn't seem to be in a particular hurry. She felt that the wedding was just a formality, and the important thing was that the two of them were together.

But John felt that Hermione should still be given a proper wedding.

They announced their happy news to the world.

Then we'll go on a honeymoon together and have a baby named John.

"It'll be ready soon, I'll definitely let you know when it's done."

John smiled and waved his hand.

"I'll have you guys be my best men."

"Absolutely!" the three replied in unison.

Before they could even enjoy themselves for a moment, John's next words made them laugh in exasperation.

"Remember to give two gifts each."

"Why shouldn't I be entitled to this?!"

Upon hearing John's words, the three of them became dissatisfied again.

John then began to explain calmly and slowly.

"Don't rush, let me explain. This is a gift that will accompany Hermione and me when we get married. Is that alright?"

"No problem, so what should we give as a second gift?"

"That's the gift that comes with my wedding, Hermione's, of course."

"???"

Hearing John's confident words, the three of them didn't react for a moment. After they figured it out, they laughed and threw a few cushions at him.

"nerve!"

"Go to hell!"

The group burst into laughter and playful banter.

At that moment, bells rang out from the direction of the distant castle.

The group stopped fooling around and looked up at the familiar castle.

"Alright, let's go, it's time to catch the train."

Titus was the first to get up and straighten his robe.

"Let's go."

The others also got up, their luggage already packed.

They came to the screaming shack specifically to say their final goodbyes.

Goodbye, secret base.

Before leaving the Screaming Shack, they took one last look at the room filled with memories, then gently closed the door.

As the door gently closed, the laughter that had echoed in this old house for seven years seemed to be sealed away as well.

This place will revert to its former silent, ominous screaming shack.

It awaits the next child to discover it and write a new story.

As for John, Titus, Ryan, and Ethan.

Their youth has come to a perfect end at this moment.